Chaos erupted outside Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital on Wednesday as an angry mob gathered to protest. The enraged crowd stormed the hospital grounds, causing extensive damage to vehicles. It's noteworthy that the case of the female doctor’s rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital is currently being investigated by the CBI.
- The BJP targeted TMC regarding the incident. BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari and spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media.
- A trainee doctor said, 'We were scheduled to leave the protest site at 11 AM, but a significant group of people outside continued to chant 'We want Justice.' Despite repeated requests, they refused to leave.' The doctor reported that the crowd turned violent and began trying to break into the campus, ultimately causing destruction.
- A police officer recounted how the mob attacked police vehicles, noting that a brick hit his back. There have been reports of the crowd throwing stones at the police as well.
- TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee commented on the incident, 'Tonight, the hooliganism and barbarity at RG Kar have surpassed all bounds. As a public representative, I have spoken with the Kolkata Police Commissioner and urged him to ensure that every individual responsible for today's violence is identified, held accountable, and brought within the reach of the law within the next 24 hours, regardless of their political affiliations.'
- Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal expressed his anger, 'I'm very upset. What happened shouldn't have taken place. We did what was right. Now, the case has been handed over to the CBI.' He mentioned that there is a motivated media campaign running, which is unfortunate for Kolkata. Commissioner Vineet Goyal, Joint CP (HQ) Meeraj Khalid, DCP Central Indira Mukherjee, and DCP (North) Abhishek Gupta were present at the scene.
- The police presence in the hospital was low, making it difficult to control the violent crowd. To disperse the mob, the police resorted to a lathi charge and fired tear gas shells. Reportedly, several people were injured.
- The protesters vandalized vehicles parked in the hospital courtyard. Protests are taking place nationwide against the heinous incident involving the lady doctor in Kolkata. On Wednesday night, protesters also gathered outside Delhi's AIIMS, demanding justice.
- As per reports, a large number of people had gathered to protest outside the hospital. The crowd became violent, breaking through barricades and overwhelming the police team stationed at the hospital.
- Videos from Kolkata show a massive gathering of protesters outside RG Kar Hospital, chanting 'We want Justice.'
What happened?
The incident occurred on the night of August 8-9 when the body of a trainee doctor was found at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The 31-year-old doctor was on night duty with three other doctors that night. Two were from the Chest Medicine Department, one was a trainee, and one was hospital staff. That night, all the doctors and staff had dinner together.
Accused is a police civilian volunteer
Afterward, the female doctor went to sleep in the hospital's seminar hall at around 2 AM. Sanjay Roy entered the hall from a back entrance and first brutally murdered and then raped her. Notably, the accused was neither hospital staff nor a patient's relative. He was serving as a civilian volunteer for Kolkata Police.
Sanjay Roy came to drink alcohol behind the hospital
Whenever a police officer was admitted to this medical college, he would remain present as an assistant to bring medications and provide other assistance. However, on the day of the incident, the accused came not for any duty but to drink alcohol behind the hospital premises. After consuming alcohol, he watched obscene videos on his mobile phone and then committed the atrocity.
The accused washed clothes at home
He was seen exiting the seminar hall at around 4:45 AM. After committing the crime, the accused attempted to tamper with evidence. The police found evidence showing the accused tried to wash off bloodstains at the crime scene. After returning home, he also washed his clothes. A case against the accused has been registered under Sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of the BNS. The investigation is now in the hands of the CBI.
